Beethoven's Ninth - Symphony for the World [DVD]

To this day, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is one of the most popular pieces of classical music in the world. But what is it about this global hit? The film charts the success of the symphony around the globe and encounters passionate amateur musicians and musical personalities. Watch as Greek conductor Teodor Currentzis works on Beethoven’s Ninth with his ensemble, MusicAeterna. Follow Chinese composer Tan Dun as he creates a new composition inspired by the great Beethoven symphony. Be amazed as a choir of 10,000 in Japan sings the final chorus of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.